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Articles tagged with: Conservative Party Conference
New Report Wants To Make Planning 'Sexy' To Boost Housebuilding
Home affairs
New Report Wants To Make Planning "Sexy" To Boost Housebuilding
A cross-party group of MPs is working up a report that aims to make planning “sexy” in the latest bid to boost housebuilding in towns and cities across the UK.
Rishi Sunak Ready To Remind MPs He's In Charge With Tough Autumn Ahead
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Rishi Sunak Ready To Remind MPs He's In Charge With Tough Autumn Ahead
Rishi Sunak will bring a bolder new approach to his leadership when Parliament returns from recess next week, in a fresh attempt to repair the party's fortunes in order to avoid catastrophic defeat at the next general election.
Nadhim Zahawi Warns Tory Rebels “Dither Or Delay Will End In Defeat” In Urgent Call For Unity
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Nadhim Zahawi Warns Tory Rebels “Dither Or Delay Will End In Defeat” In Urgent Call For Unity
Senior minister Nadhim Zahawi has led cabinet calls for unity among Tory MPs, warning that rebels are paving the way for defeat at the next general election.
MPs Demand No 10 Deals With 'Open Sore' Of Economic Fallout Sooner Rather Than Later
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MPs Demand No 10 Deals With "Open Sore" Of Economic Fallout Sooner Rather Than Later
Rebel Tory MPs have said that the government cannot wait until 23 November to publish the Office for Budget Responsibility's (OBR) independent forecast of economic plans, and that they must offer a benefits guarantee as they prepare to return to Westminster following a febrile few weeks.
Liz Truss Could Face 'Resistance' To Changes To Environmental Or Planning Protections
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Liz Truss Could Face "Resistance" To Changes To Environmental Or Planning Protections
Liz Truss could face "resistance" if she tries to bring sweeping changes to environmental or planning legislation, one of her MPs has suggested, after she doubled down on her plans for growth in her conference speech.
Keir Starmer Says Liz Truss Is The “Destroyer Of Growth”
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Keir Starmer Says Liz Truss Is The “Destroyer Of Growth”
Labour leader Keir Starmer has called Liz Truss the “destroyer of growth” after the Prime Minister claimed he was part of an “anti-growth coalition” in her speech to Conservative party conference.
Leading the charge? Levelling up managerial skills in the UK Partner content
Economy
By Chartered Management Institute
Leading the charge? Levelling up managerial skills in the UK
The Chartered Management Institute outlines three of the big ideas that came out of their fringe event at Conservative Party Conference, in partnership with Bright Blue.
Unperturbed Liz Truss Doubles Down On Growth Message After Chaotic Tory Conference
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Unperturbed Liz Truss Doubles Down On Growth Message After Chaotic Tory Conference
Prime Minister Liz Truss has vowed to press ahead with her economic agenda in an unrattled speech at Conservative party conference, telling members that there can be no more "drift and delay" after a fractious few days.

Some Tory MPs Suspect Fracking Plans Could Be 'Quietly Shelved'
Economy
Some Tory MPs Suspect Fracking Plans Could Be "Quietly Shelved"
A growing belief that the government's plans to boost fracking could be quietly shelved has emerged at Conservative party conference in Birmingham after Tory MPs and activists expressed opposition to the plans.
Liz Truss’s Tory Conference Speech Interrupted By Protesters
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Liz Truss’s Tory Conference Speech Interrupted By Protesters
Liz Truss’s first speech to Conservative party conference as prime minister was interrupted by Greenpeace protesters who heckled her over plans to restart fracking.
Conference Voyages: Patrick Kidd on the Conservatives in Birmingham
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By Patrick Kidd
Conference Voyages: Patrick Kidd on the Conservatives in Birmingham
With the pound plunging, inflation soaring, an energy crisis brewing, trade unions striking and a Chancellor staking the government’s future on tax cuts and a dash for growth, Liz Truss faces a similar Conference challenge to Ted Heath 50 years ago. Maybe it’s time for David Cassidy to make a comeback as well.
Senior Tories Admit Conference Chaos Has Been “Very Damaging” For The Party
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Senior Tories Admit Conference Chaos Has Been “Very Damaging” For The Party
A Tory MP has urged Liz Truss to “love bomb” her beleaguered party after days of chaos at Conservative party conference in Birmingham, that one former Cabinet minister described as "very damaging”.
Kwasi Kwarteng Still Won't Commit To Bringing Spending Plans Forward After Apparent U-Turn
Economy
Kwasi Kwarteng Still Won't Commit To Bringing Spending Plans Forward After Apparent U-Turn
Chaos and confusion continued at Conservative party conference on Tuesday after Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng refused to confirm reports he would deliver his medium-term fiscal plan before 23 November, but government sources wouldn't rule out the possibility of bringing it forward either.

Tory MPs Turn On Suella Braverman After She Accused 45p Tax Rebels Of A 'Coup'
Home affairs
Tory MPs Turn On Suella Braverman After She Accused 45p Tax Rebels Of A "Coup"
Backbench Conservative MPs have rejected accusations by the Home Secretary that rebels including Michael Gove had staged a coup against the government over initial plans to scrap the 45p tax rate.
Difficult decisions lie ahead over the Ukrainian refugee scheme
Foreign affairs
By Lord Harrington
Difficult decisions lie ahead over the Ukrainian refugee scheme
When I last spoke to The House about the Homes for Ukraine scheme, I marked success in terms of bringing down visa processing times from several weeks to a few days. Six months on from the start of the Russian invasion, we can now mark success as 120,000 Ukrainians living in safety in the United Kingdom – welcoming and supporting a population bigger than the average parliamentary constituency.
Tories Admit They Might Not Win The Next Election After Mini-Budget
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Tories Admit They Might Not Win The Next Election After Mini-Budget
A number of leading Tories have admitted they believe the party could lose the next election as the Conservative Party Conference got underway in Birmingham on Sunday following a week of economic chaos.
'A party for drunks and a press conference': Tanya Gold reflects on Conservative Party Conference
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By Tanya Gold
'A party for drunks and a press conference': Tanya Gold reflects on Conservative Party Conference
Like a moth to the flame, Tanya Gold finds herself drawn once again to the nihilistic glamour that is Conservative Party Conference.
We will get through the economic storm by driving growth and tackling inflation
Economy
By Liz Truss MP
We will get through the economic storm by driving growth and tackling inflation
When I stood outside Downing Street for the first time as Prime Minister, I promised to take decisive action to get us through the economic storm we face in the wake of Covid and Vladimir Putin’s appalling war in Ukraine. I promised to unleash the potential of our United Kingdom and ensure it emerges a stronger and better nation.
Birmingham guide: What to do outside Conservative Conference
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By Tali Fraser
Birmingham guide: What to do outside Conservative Conference
Fresh from hosting the Commonwealth Games, Birmingham looks better than ever. Alongside cool bars and outstanding museums, the legacy of the city’s industrial heritage includes the Jewellery Quarter and the home of Cadbury chocolate. Tali Fraser gives us a tour.
Known Unknowns: The Conservative Party's first Conference under Liz Truss
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By Paul Goodman
Known Unknowns: The Conservative Party's first Conference under Liz Truss
As the Conservatives head to Birmingham, Paul Goodman sets the scene for the party’s first Conference under new leader Liz Truss
My Conservative Manifesto: Tom Hunt sets out his vision for SEND provision
Health
By Tom Hunt MP
My Conservative Manifesto: Tom Hunt sets out his vision for SEND provision
Getting SEND provision right from early years is vital to help children with special needs
Mrs Crackenthorpe's Diary – 2 October edition
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By Mrs Crackenthorpe
Mrs Crackenthorpe's Diary – 2 October edition
Ah, Birmingham. Mrs C is virtually hyperventilating at the prospect of joining the Conservatives again as they congregate in our (allegedly) Second City. As a history buff and art lover, the opportunity to visit the All Bar One and see the newly unveiled “four lads in jeans” statue in person is absolutely not to be missed.
Tory Rebels Are Already Plotting, Less Than A Month Into Liz Truss's Government
Economy
Tory Rebels Are Already Plotting, Less Than A Month Into Liz Truss's Government
After only weeks in office, the new Prime Minister is heading to Conservative party conference in Birmingham haunted by ominous opinion polls and irate Tory MPs.
Several Top Tories Are Staying Away From Party Conference As Crisis Deepens
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Several Top Tories Are Staying Away From Party Conference As Crisis Deepens
Former Conservative leadership contenders and ex-ministers are among a number of MPs swerving party conference this weekend, against a backdrop of plunging poll ratings and deepening economic crisis in the wake of Kwasi Kwarteng's sweeping tax cuts.